Description
This easy homemade chili recipe features ground beef, onions, tomatoes, kidney beans, and a blend of spices. It cooks quickly on the stovetop for a hearty, flavorful meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
Canned Goods
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
Liquids & Seasonings
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 pinch chili powder
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Meat and Cook Onion: Place ground beef and chopped onion in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir frequently until the beef is browned and the onion turns tender, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add Remaining Ingredients and Simmer: Stir in tomato sauce, kidney beans, and stewed tomatoes along with their juice. Add water if you desire a thinner chili consistency. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
Notes
- This homemade chili cooks quickly in about 20 minutes after preparation, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- You can adjust the water quantity for your preferred chili thickness.
- Feel free to add extra chili powder for a spicier version.
- Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 394 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 526 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 18 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg
